The grant was one of 81 announced on Nov. 1, through the USDA RCPP, which awarded more than $1 billion in funding to advance and expand the reach of conservation efforts and climate-smart agriculture through partner-driven solutions to conservation on agricultural land.
November 3, 2023
Dairy cooperative will implement a
pilot project to reduce methane emissions on dairy farms through the use of an innovative feed
additive.
The sustainability finish line has been set: climate and carbon neutrality. The end zone seems to be within reach. The California dairy sector is on target to reach its methane-reduction goals and ultimately reach climate neutrality by 2030.
In ancient times, humans became lactose intolerant, or unable to fully digest the sugar (lactose) in milk, after childhood. Not surprisingly milk is a top growth driver in the lactose-free dairy market, while functional ingredients like proteins and fiber add value and better nutritional support.
DFA’s net sales totaled $24.5 billion for 2022, compared to $19.3 billion in 2021, a year over year (YoY) increase of $5.2 billion or 26.8%.
March 22, 2023
DFA continued to expand its commercial investments in 2022. The Cooperative acquired two
extended shelf-life (ESL) beverage processing facilities, located in Richmond, Ind., and Pacific, Mo.,
from SmithFoods.
DFA's acquisition of two ESL facilities tops the list.
December 22, 2022
Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) announced the acquisition of two extended shelf-life (ESL) processing facilities from SmithFoods. The processing plants, located in Richmond, Ind., and Pacific, Mo., produce a variety of extended shelf-life dairy and non-dairy beverages, ice cream and shake mixes for both retail and food service customers.
Despite a 3.3% decrease of unit sales, the milk category demonstrated strong strength, notching an increase of more than 7% to $15.32 billion for the 52 weeks ending Sept. 4, IRI data reports. Milk is king of the dairy category leader, followed by Cheese and Yogurt.